The Day I Walked Away My Empire Began novel Chapter 230

Lucie grinned as she explained, “You guys have to try these pastries. They’re rumored to be made from old royal recipes.”

“Sure, let’s have some,” Elio said, and he and Mick each grabbed a piece of almond cake to taste.

June, though, couldn’t care less about the food. She was glued to her phone, waiting for Steven to text her back.

[Why haven’t you replied?]

Fifteen minutes passed. Her phone started buzzing.

Steven was video calling her.

June’s heart shot up to her throat. She immediately declined the call.

[I’m eating dinner right now. Can’t talk.]

A minute later, his text popped up.

[Come outside. I’m at the restaurant entrance.]

June stared at the message, totally stunned.

Oh my god. What am I supposed to do now? How did he get here so fast?

She started panicking.

Lucie looked over, totally clueless. “June, are you okay? Why aren’t you eating?”

June was sweating bullets, practically bouncing in her seat. “Uh… my stomach hurts. I need to use the bathroom. Don’t wait for me, you guys eat.”

She jumped up and hurried out of the private room.

Elio rolled his eyes. “Always something with her. Ignore it.”

Lucie just gave him a look, but said nothing. The three of them went back to their food.

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A little while later, June snuck out to the restaurant entrance.

She pressed herself against the door and peeked outside.

A sleek black Maybach was parked right out front.

She could see someone sitting in the driver’s seat.

It had to be Steven.

Crap, what do I do now?

Her phone buzzed again—another video call from Steven.

There was no way she was answering, and definitely no way she was going out there to face him.

Then a voice message came in, Steven’s tone low and icy. “Didn’t you say you missed me? I’m here now. Why are you hiding from me? Are you playing games again?”

June felt her panic spike. This was bad. Really bad.

She was desperate, so she texted Lucie.

[Lucie, I just got my period. Can you come outside and bring me a pad? Please?]

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